Abies alba 'Pendula'

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 12'-15'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Abies alba 'Pendula' plant details

Abies alba 'Pendula' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies alba 'Pendula'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies alba 'Pendula'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This unusual 30-40' upright tree has long, weeping, green-needle-clad branches, often hanging down the trunk, so pendulous are they. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Abies alba 'Pendula' - A weeping form of European Silver Fir. Found in 1835 at the Godefroy Nursery in Ville D'Avray, France. A large specimen stands in the botanic garden of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Does not like high levels of fertilizer.

By: Kigi Nursery

This weeping European silver fir can be staked to attain a taller form from which the branches will gracefully drape, or it can be left unstaked and form a spreading mound. Glossy green needles have silvery undersides.